Anemia, Hyperglycemia, and Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Improve the GRACE Score’s Predictability for In-hospital Mortality in Acute Coronary Syndrome; Single-Ce... by Turu' Allo IJ, Pramudyo M, Akbar MR

“…We highlight the potential of integrating these variables into the GRACE score; however, further research is necessary to validate the modified score across populations.Keywords: acute coronary syndrome, anemia, GRACE risk score, hyperglycemia, in-hospital mortality, left ventricular ejection fraction…”
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Analisis Komparatif Keamanan Aplikasi Pengelola Kata Sandi Berbayar Lastpass, 1Password, dan Keeper Berdasarkan ISO/IEC 25010 by Whisnu Yudha Aditama, Ira Rosianal Hikmah, Dimas Febriyan Priambodo

“…Pada penelitian ini dilakukan analisis komparasi keamanan pada aplikasi pengelola kata sandi berbayar Lastpass, 1Password, dan Keeper sebagai aplikasi yang populer berdasarkan ISO/IEC 25010 untuk mengetahui kelebihan dan kekurangan dari masing-masing aplikasi. …”
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Treatment outcomes and associated factors among patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Ashanti Region, Ghana: a retrospective, cross-sectional study by Peter Agyei-Baffour, Victoria Panford, Emmanuel Kumah, Collins Kokuro, Prince Owusu Adoma, Michael Afari Baidoo, Adam Fusheini, Samuel Egyakwa Ankomah, Samuel Kofi Agyei

“…The aim of this study was to determine treatment outcomes and associated factors among patients treated for MDR-TB in the Ashanti Region, Ghana.Design A retrospective, cross-sectional analysis.Setting The study was conducted in the Ashanti Region, the second most populous region in Ghana. The regional MDR-TB register, which contains information on all patients with MDR-TB being treated at the various TB centres in the region, was analysed between February and May 2021.Participants The participants consisted of all registered patients with MDR-TB who were placed on treatment between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2020. …”
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Adaptación y dimensionalidad de la escala DOCS en el contexto organizacional costarricense: aplicación de la entrevista cognitiva y el análisis factorial confirmatorio/ Adaptation... by Tómas Vargas-Halabí, Ronald Mora-Esquivel

“…It was then applied in two samples, with similar characteristics, but belonging two different populations: a) 314 students drawn from 445 active students enrolled in Master’s Programs (MBA and Project Management) at the Costa Rican Institute of Technology, whose prerequisite for admission stipulates experience in professional positions, preferably supervisory and managerial, and; b) 368 managers drawn from a sampling frame of 1743 companies from various business associations. …”
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Le stress thermique environnemental dans l’espèce bovine : 1. Caractéristiques générales et méthodes d’évaluation by Christian Hanzen, Pauline Delhez, Emilie Knapp, Jean-Luc Hornick, Djalel Eddine Gherissi

“…Cette situation s’accompagne de multiples conséquences pour les populations humaines, végétales et animales. Objectif : Cette revue de littérature a pour objectif de récapituler les concepts fondamentaux régissant la régulation thermique chez les bovins. …”
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OXA β-lactamases from Acinetobacter spp. are membrane bound and secreted into outer membrane vesicles by Lucia Capodimonte, Fernando Teixeira Pinto Meireles, Guillermo Bahr, Robert A. Bonomo, Matteo Dal Peraro, Carolina López, Alejandro J. Vila

“…This cellular localization favors the secretion of these enzymes into outer membrane vesicles that transport them outside the boundaries of the cell. β-lactamase-loaded vesicles can protect populations of antibiotic-susceptible bacteria, enabling them to thrive in the presence of β-lactam antibiotics. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tests for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Sun Y, Hu D, Yu M, Liang SB, Zheng Y, Wang X, Tong G

“…Meta-regression analyses suggested that variability in the diagnostic accuracy of NITs for NAFLD may result from differences in study design, thresholds, populations, and performance indicators.Conclusion: We conducted a network meta-analysis to rank the accuracy of these tests. …”
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Uncovering women's healthcare access challenges in low- and middle-income countries using mixed effects modelling approach: Insights for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals... by Bewuketu Terefe, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Gebreeyesus Abera Zeleke, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Agazhe Aemro, Berhan Tekeba, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Mulugeta Wassie, Mohammed Seid Ali

“…To address these disparities, policies, and interventions should focus on vulnerable populations by improving access to health insurance, increasing educational attainment, and providing support for single mothers and large households. …”
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La répartition des chimpanzés à Sebitoli (Parc National de Kibale, Ouganda): influence des facteurs naturels et anthropiques by Sarah Bortolamiol, Marianne Cohen, Milena Palibrk, Sabrina Krief

“…Finally, studying the perception of nature that local populations have of their environment will lead to a better analysis of spatial and social stakes.…”
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Control of Natural Food with Diazinon for Growth and Survival of Marbled Goby, Oxyeleotris marmorata (Bleeker) by M. Nasir, K. Sumawidjaja, K. Sumawidjaja, Irzal Effendi

“…The highest rotifer populations were obtained in ponds receiving 4 ppm diazinon. …”
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Application of artificial neural networks for predictive model of municipal solid waste collection in tourist cities by T. Kridakorn Na Ayutthaya, N. Jakrawatana, D. Rinchumphu, V. Owatsakul

“…This study sought to assess the extent of microplastic pollutants in commercially caught marine fish from Jakarta Bay, a densely populated and industrialized coastal area accommodating more than 35 million inhabitants.METHODS: The study was conducted at five nearby fresh seafood markets in the northern part of Jakarta, where marine fish specimens were collected between December 2023 and January 2024. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of HIV testing-seeking behaviors among women of reproductive age in Tanzania: analysis of the 2022 Demographic and health survey by Jackson Micheal Asingwire, Isaac isiko, Kuli Faith Rombe, Aaron Mwesigwa, Emmanuel Asher Ikwara, Haron Olot, Lenz Nwachinemere Okoro, Manankong Jane Precious Izunwanne, Blessing Onyinyechi Agunwa, Abdul Aziiz Bwana, William Yiga Kalemba, Ebuka Louis Anyamene

“…Conclusion The government and other concerned agencies should introduce mobile or community-based testing units and subsidize testing costs to reach economically disadvantaged or rural populations. Promote Open Communication on Sexual Health: Public health campaigns should encourage open discussions about sexual health within relationships, emphasizing condom negotiation and mutual health checks as preventive measures. …”
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KiKli Fit: Investigating the Implementation of a Physical Activity Program in Pediatric Cancer by Lars Rehbein, Ann Christin Schneider, Christina Hillebrech, Christina Schindera, Amika Singh, Katharina Eva, Valentin Benzing

“…Notably, healthcare professionals from other hospital units, particularly those caring for children with chronic illnesses, expressed interest in adapting the intervention to benefit additional clinical populations. Discussion/Conclusion Preliminary findings highlight the value of a participatory approach in implementing a PA program in pediatric oncology. …”
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Factors associated with uptake and acceptability of cervical cancer screening among female sex workers in Northeastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by Ronald Opito, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Hellen Akurut, Susan Alwedo, Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo, Walter Drake Erabu, Lazarus Oucul, Musa Kirya, Lameck Lumu Bukenya, Elly Ekwamu, Abraham Ignatius Oluka, Samuel Kabwigu, Emmanuel Othieno, Amos Deogratius Mwaka

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 423 FSWs aged 18-49 years attending care at six health facilities serving Key Populations (FSWs, Men who have sex with men, transgender people, people who inject drugs and people in prisons) in the Teso sub-region. …”
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Dietary and lifestyle patterns identified through reduced rank regression and their association with insulin-related disorders: a prospective analysis from the Tehran Lipid and Glu... by Ebrahim Mokhtari, Hossein Farhadnejad, Farshad Teymoori, Mitra Kazemi Jahromi, Mehrnaz Nikkhah, Parvin Mirmiran, Fereidoun Azizi

“…It is suggested that further studies with a larger sample size and more extended follow-up duration, especially in other populations with different lifestyles and food habits be performed to confirm the findings of the current study.…”
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Microplastic contamination in the gut and gills of commercial marine fish by . Nurhasanah, . Hasrianti, L. Hakim, E. Riani, M.Y. Iswari, M.R. Cordova

“…This study sought to assess the extent of microplastic pollutants in commercially caught marine fish from Jakarta Bay, a densely populated and industrialized coastal area accommodating more than 35 million inhabitants.METHODS: The study was conducted at five nearby fresh seafood markets in the northern part of Jakarta, where marine fish specimens were collected between December 2023 and January 2024. …”
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Les réseaux d’alimentation en eau des pentes de la Croix-Rousse et de la presqu’île de Lyon by Jules Ramona

“…Probably an addition to rainwater resources, they seem to be non-uniformly distributed over the study area.A little later, perhaps from the end of the 1st century AD, the presence of a public pressurised water supply system suggests that the lower city was no longer just a sanitised alluvial wasteland, punctuated by a few buildings constructed of light materials, but a planned and densely populated permanent urban space. Sections of pipe are thus observed in situ, outside the large domus on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse (ZAC Saint-Vincent) and in the north and centre of the Presqu’île (Îlot Vieille Monnaie, Hôtel-Dieu), or in the direct vicinity of the presumed location of a public fountain (Place d’Albon). …”
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Reactive agility training to prevent frailty in older adults – a randomized controlled trial. by Eric Lichtenstein, Martin Keller, Ralf Roth, Sebastian Ludyga, Oliver Faude

“…The application of the training program in less fit populations should be considered along with potential methods for investigating exercise performance with incorporated cognitive tasks. …”
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AI-Driven Innovations for Early Sepsis Detection by Combining Predictive Accuracy With Blood Count Analysis in an Emergency Setting: Retrospective Study by Tai-Han Lin, Hsing-Yi Chung, Ming-Jr Jian, Chih-Kai Chang, Hung-Hsin Lin, Chiung-Tzu Yen, Sheng-Hui Tang, Pin-Ching Pan, Cherng-Lih Perng, Feng-Yee Chang, Chien-Wen Chen, Hung-Sheng Shang

“…Current diagnostic methods, including clinical assessments and laboratory tests, frequently lack the speed and specificity needed for timely intervention, particularly in vulnerable populations such as older adults, intensive care unit (ICU) patients, and those with compromised immune systems. …”
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A socio-ecological model of the management of leprosy reactions in Indonesia and India using the experiences of affected individuals, family members and healthcare providers by Annisa Ika Putri, Ruth M. H. Peters, Kevin De Sabbata, Brittney S. Mengistu, Regitta I. Agusni, Medhi Denisa Alinda, Joydeepa Darlong, M. Yulianto Listiawan, Cita R. S. Prakoeswa, Stephen L. Walker, Marjolein B. M. Zweekhorst

“…Lack of specialized health professionals and communication challenges were identified in both study populations. Indonesian participants encounter additional challenges due to a fragmented information system and drug shortages. …”
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